CVE-2023-45743: Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) DSA software uninstallers before version 23.4.39.10 may allow an aut

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-45743?

driver \& support assistant: upgrade to 23.4.39.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-45743 being exploited?

CVE-2023-45743 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-45743 affect?

CVE-2023-45743 affects driver \& support assistant. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) DSA software uninstallers before version 23.4.39.10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-45743?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2023-45743 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting driver \& support assistant. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) DSA software uninstallers before version 23.4.39.10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2024-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Intel Corporation · Vendor: intel

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-16 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intel driver \& support assistant UPGRADE

Affected: < 23.4.39.10

Fixed in: 23.4.39.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy driver--support-assistant || rpm -q driver--support-assistant || driver--support-assistant --version

2. UPGRADE to 23.4.39.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade driver--support-assistant

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade driver--support-assistant

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-45743?

driver \& support assistant: upgrade to 23.4.39.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-45743 being exploited?

CVE-2023-45743 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-45743 affect?

CVE-2023-45743 affects driver \& support assistant. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) DSA software uninstallers before version 23.4.39.10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How urgent is CVE-2023-45743?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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